Certified Professional Counselor Supervisor, CPCS

Pre-Requisites and Requirements for CPCS, Clinical Supervision Certification

Must be licensed as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) for 3 years.

STEP 1: Licensed in GA as an LPC for a MINIMUM of 3 years prior to attending training for the CPCS credential. Rule 135-5-.02 *See below for exemptions and DETAILS. (the time as an APC does not count towards the 3 years)

STEP 2: Complete Required Training Course. No coursework will be accepted dated before the 3 year mark as an LPC.

30 Hours of Clinical Supervision Training Course
CE workshop(s) Training(s) approved by LPCAGA
NBCC and CE Broker course providers will be reviewed for compliance. Will result in a delay in processing
All CEs must be from the same trainer/same company
All Training MUST be earned within 2 years from the date of the application
Trainings (CEs) MUST be SYNCHRONOUS. GA Licensing Rule - 135.9
CCALP recommends 1 year (12 sessions) of documented supervision of supervision by a qualified trainer (recommended not required)
COURSEWORK submitted before three (3) years licensed as an LPC WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
CHECK THE Weblink of UNRECOGNIZED CE Click here for the list of CEs that are NOT accepted

STEP 3: Exam - Open Book, Un-timed.

STEP 4: Complete the Application

FEES: Click Here for Fee Schedule

**Please note: application fees are non-refundable, ensure accuracy of your application prior to submitting**

*Exemptions

No exemption for Rule 135-11. Everyone must have proof TeleMental Health and TeleSupervision training within the last five (5) years.

DEGREE: Doctoral Degree in Counseling Education/Supervision (completed within 3 years from the date of applying/date of application submission)

LPC in GA for one year minimum after the doctoral degree was conferred (Board Rule 135-5-.02)
Degree earned within the last three years from the date of application
One 6-hour workshop on Laws/Rules
One Documentation Workshop
Pass the CPCS exam
Pass the Jurisprudence exam

MILITARY: Special exemption due to the 2-3 years relocation requirement by Department of Defense (DOD)

Licensure by Endorsement - If Military or Spouse of Military (Board rule 135-12)
LPC in GA for one year (instead of the 3-yrs per Rule 135-5-.02)*
Complete Training Program
Pass the CPCS exam
OR if already licensed or Out of State Supervisors Approved
LPC in GA for one year (instead of the 3-yrs per Rule 135-5-.02)
One 6-hour Laws/Rules Workshop
One Documentation Workshop
Pass the CPCS exam
Pass the Jurisprudence Exam

LICENSURE BY ENDORSEMENT: (Board Rule 135-3-.04)

LPC in GA for one year AND an LPC/LMHC (etc.) for at least 2 years total
Complete Training Program
Pass the CPCS Exam
Pass the Jurisprudence Exam

SUPERVISOR LICENSURE BY ENDORSEMENT: (Board Rule 135-3-.04) If currently licensed as a Clinical Supervisor in another state and are now fully licensed in GA as an LPC.

LPC in GA for one year AND an LPC/LMHC (etc.) for at least 3 years total
One 6-hour Laws/Rules Workshop
One Documentation Workshop
Pass the CPCS exam
Pass the Jurisprudence Exam

CERTIFICATION BY NBCC/CCEas an ACS

Licensed in GA as an LPC for three years
One 6-hour Laws/Rules Workshop
One Documentation Workshop
Pass the CPCS exam
Pass the Jurisprudence exam

*If you are planning on moving to Georgia, contact us so you can start the process early.

Questions?

STEP 1: There are no other special exemptions due to the State of Georgia Licensing Board Rules

STEP 2: If you meet two or more of the special exemptions, please pick the one that suits you best

STEP 3: Please read the State of Georgia Licensing Board Rules

STEP 4: Staff is limited, please note it can take up to 5-7 days to reply to emails

Still have questions? Please email Info@CCALP.org

Pay Certification Fee

Study, and prep before taking the CPCS Exam.

A Certification Certificate will be emailed and uploaded to you CCALP account.

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